Asian American Bar Association of New York

What Asian American Bar Association of New York does

The Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY) is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit professional bar association founded on October 20, 1989, and headquartered in New York. It serves Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) attorneys, judges, in-house counsel, law students, and professors in New York, with a stated membership of 1,800+ drawn from private-sector firms, public-sector agencies, and corporate legal departments. The organization pursues a community-led go-to-market model anchored on annual membership enrollment, renewal campaigns, in-person events, and corporate sponsorship.

The core product portfolio is member-services oriented rather than technology-centric. Programs include the ABA-recognized Legal Referral and Information Service (LRIS, $250/yr panel fee), a Mentorship Program, a 6-month Leadership Development Program, Pro Bono Clinics in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens (in partnership with Asian Americans for Equality), the Don H. Liu Scholars Program, the Sotomayor Judicial Internship Program, Continuing Legal Education programs, and Trial Reenactments. Flagship engagement events are the Annual Dinner (800+ guests at Cipriani Wall Street in 2026) and the Fall Conference (held at Fordham University School of Law on September 26, 2026).

Revenue is composed of (1) tiered membership dues across private-sector, public-sector, law-student, associate, and affinity categories, (2) annual LRIS panel fees of $250 per participating attorney, (3) CLE program fees, and (4) event and corporate sponsorships (Diamond, Platinum, Gold tiers with Broadridge as Diamond sponsor and Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, Morrison Foerster, and Skadden as Platinum sponsors of the 2026 Annual Dinner). Operations run on YourMembership.com association management software for membership, events, and member communications. The organization is affiliated with the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) and operates the Asian American Law Fund of New York (AALFNY) as a partner in scholarships, pro bono work, and anti-Asian hate initiatives.

Name

Asian American Bar Association of New York

Legal name

Asian American Bar Association of New York

Website

https://aabany.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional bar association founded in 1989, serving 1,800+ Asian American Pacific Islander attorneys, judges, in-house counsel, and law students in New York through membership programs, legal referrals, CLE, mentorship, pro bono clinics, and flagship annual events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues collected from attorneys (private sector and public sector, categorized by years since admission), law students, associates, and affinity members. Payments are not tax deductible as charitable contributions but may be deductible as business expenses.
2. LRIS Panel Fees: The Legal Referral and Information Service (LRIS) charges an annual panel fee of $250 for attorneys to participate in the referral network.
3. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors at various levels (Diamond, Platinum, Gold) support annual dinners, fall conferences, and other events. Diamond sponsors include Broadridge; Platinum sponsors include Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, Morrison Foerster, Skadden; Gold sponsors include Debevoise & Plimpton, Levine Lee, Seyfarth Shaw.
4. CLE Program Fees: Continuing Legal Education programs are offered to members and non-members for professional development credits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AABANY is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional bar association serving 1,800+ Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) attorneys, judges, law students, and legal professionals in New York. It provides tiered membership with benefits including Continuing Legal Education (CLE), mentorship, leadership development, career placement, and advocacy. The organization operates the ABA-recognized Legal Referral and Information Service (LRIS) and runs pro bono clinics, annual conferences, and an Annual Dinner gala to support the AAPI legal community and broader public.

Product overview

AABANY is a professional bar association offering a portfolio of member services focused on professional development, community support, and advocacy for Asian American Pacific Islander attorneys. The core offerings include the Legal Referral and Information Service (LRIS), Mentorship Program, Leadership Development Program, Pro Bono Clinics, Career Center, CLE programs, annual Fall Conference, Annual Dinner gala, Don H. Liu Scholars Program, and Trial Reenactments. These programs work together to foster professional growth, community engagement, and access to justice for the AAPI legal community and the broader community served.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AABANY Legal Referral and Information Service (LRIS) An ABA-recognized legal referral service that connects the public with qualified attorneys, with a particular focus on serving the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Attorneys pay an annual panel fee of $250 to participate.
• AABANY Mentorship Program A structured mentorship program connecting experienced attorneys with law students and young lawyers for professional guidance, career development, and pipeline building within the AAPI legal community.
• AABANY Leadership Development Program A 6-month interactive training course designed for senior attorneys navigating the promotion process within their law firms and companies, with a focus on advancing AAPI attorneys into leadership roles.
• AABANY Pro Bono Clinics Free legal consultation clinics providing assistance in housing, divorce, immigration, and other legal matters, run in partnership with community organizations including Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE).
• AABANY Career Center Job listings, fellowship opportunities, and career placement resources for AAPI legal professionals, including job postings and a career placement intake form.
• AABANY CLE Programs Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs for legal professionals, providing credit-eligible training for participants and organizer resources for committee-run CLE events.
• Don H. Liu Scholars Program A scholarship program supporting Asian American Pacific Islander law students who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership potential.
• Sotomayor Judicial Internship Program A judicial internship opportunity that places law students in federal courts to gain clerking and judicial experience.
• AABANY Trial Reenactments An educational program presenting reenactments of historic trials involving Asian Americans to illuminate issues of justice, civil rights, and the Asian American legal experience.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and major.

• National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAABANY is affiliated with NAPABA, the national voice of the AANHPI legal community. AABANY members receive discounts on NAPABA programs and the organizations collaborate on advocacy, leadership development, and annual conventions.
• Asian American Law Fund of New York (AALFNY)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAALFNY supports AABANY's Pro Bono Clinics, provides scholarships and internship opportunities for law students, and works with the AABANY Anti-Asian Violence Task Force. The organizations co-produced the documentary 'Voices Against Anti-Asian Hate'.
• Broadridge Financial SolutionsflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond sponsor of AABANY's 2026 Annual Dinner. Broadridge supports AABANY's mission of advancing the interests of the Asian American legal community.
• Morrison Foerster LLPflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor of AABANY's 2026 Annual Dinner and recipient of the 2026 Law Firm Leadership Award for diversity and inclusion efforts.
• Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLPflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor of AABANY's 2026 Annual Dinner supporting the organization's programs and initiatives.
• Herbert Smith Freehills KramerflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor of AABANY's 2026 Annual Dinner.
• Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLPflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerGeneral Counsel Reception sponsor for the 2026 Annual Dinner. Previously sponsored the 2024 Annual Dinner as well.
• Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for Pro Bono Clinics held at AAFE community centers in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens.
• Fordham University School of LawcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for AABANY's Fall Conference 2026 on September 26, 2026. Co-sponsored the 2024 Fall Conference with Fordham Law School's Center on Asian Americans and the Law.
• Debevoise & Plimpton LLPmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of AABANY's 2026 Annual Dinner.
• Levine Lee LLPmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of AABANY's 2026 Annual Dinner.
• Seyfarth Shaw LLPmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of AABANY's 2026 Annual Dinner. AABANY President Varuna Bhattacharyya is a Partner at Seyfarth Shaw.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National LGBT Bar Association: Identity-based bar association offering membership, mentorship, and advocacy programming for LGBTQ+ legal professionals. Closely comparable operating model to AABANY as a pipeline-and-advocacy identity bar.
• Filipino American Lawyers Association of New York: NY-based AAPI-ethnicity bar association for Filipino American attorneys with similar CLE, networking, and community service programming. Competes for the same metro AAPI legal talent pool.
• National Bar Association: The largest national network of African American attorneys and judges, with parallel structure of annual conventions, affiliates, CLE programming, and judicial-diversity advocacy. Closest structural analog to AABANY at greater scale.
• Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York: Regional AAPI-ethnicity bar association in the NY metro area offering mentorship, networking, and community programming for Korean American legal professionals. Closely mirrors AABANY's member-service model within a narrower ethnic segment.
• National Asian Pacific American Bar Association: National umbrella AAPI bar association of which AABANY is an affiliate. Operates the same membership-and-advocacy model at national scale, runs annual conventions, and shares programming/membership discounts with AABANY members.
• South Asian Bar Association of New York: NY-based AAPI-ethnicity bar association serving South Asian attorneys with similar CLE, mentorship, pro bono, and networking programming. Directly competes for the same regional AAPI legal community mindshare and sponsorship dollars.
• Asian American Law Fund of New York: Mission-aligned nonprofit partner of AABANY that supports Pro Bono Clinics, scholarships, internships, and the Anti-Asian Violence Task Force. Operates overlapping programs and shares donor/sponsor constituencies with AABANY.
• Hispanic National Bar Association: National Hispanic bar association with regional affiliates, annual conventions, and pipeline/leadership programming analogous to AABANY's mission and operating model within a different minority constituency.

Broad incumbents

• New York City Bar Association: One of the largest and oldest general-purpose bar associations in the U.S., based in NYC. Offers overlapping CLE, networking, and pro bono programming but serves all attorneys regardless of ethnicity, making it a broad incumbent rather than a direct competitor.
• New York State Bar Association: Mandatory statewide professional membership organization for NY attorneys. Functions as the broad governing/credentialing bar association against which AABANY's specialty community-building and DEI programming are differentiated.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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